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# Inserting Objects From the Gallery

You can insert an object in a document either as a copy or as a link. A copy of an object is independent of the original object. Changes to the original object have no effect on the copy. A link remains dependent on the original object. Changes to the original object are also reflected in the link.

## Inserting an object as a copy

1. Open the Gallery by clicking the Gallery icon on the Standard bar, or by selecting Tools - Gallery.

2. Select a theme.

3. Select an object using a single click.

4. Drag the object into the document, or right-click to open the context menu and select Insert and Copy.

## Inserting an object as a link

1. Open the Gallery by clicking the Gallery icon on the Standard bar, or by choosing Insert - Media - Gallery.

2. Select a theme.

3. Select an object by a single click.

4. Drag the object into the document while pressing the Shift and Command Ctrl keys, or right-click to open the context menu and select Insert and Link.

## Inserting an object as a background graphic

1. Open the Gallery by clicking the Gallery icon on the Standard bar, or by selecting Tools - Gallery.

2. Select a theme.

3. Select an object by a single click.

4. Open the context menu and choose Insert - Background - Page or Paragraph.

## Inserting an object as a texture (pattern) for another object

1. Open the Gallery by clicking the Gallery icon on the Standard bar, or by selecting Tools - Gallery.

2. Select a theme.

3. Select an object by a single click.

4. Drag the object on to the other object in the document while pressing Command Ctrl.

Related Topics

Copying Graphics From the Gallery

Adding Graphics to the Gallery